What is the difference between Social Security disability and SSI?

Additional Social Security Disability FAQs

• Q: What kind of disability benefits does Social Security pay?
  A: People who are severely disabled may be eligible for monthly benefits under one or more of the programs we administer. Both the Social Security program and the SSI … More
• Q: What kind of disability benefits does Social Security pay?
  A: People who are severely disabled may be eligible for monthly benefits under one or more of the programs we administer. Both the Social Security program and the SSI … More
• Q: What are the disability requirements for social security disability purposes?
  A: The definition of disability for Social Security law purposes is a strict one. To be eligible for benefits, a person must be unable to do any kind of substantial … More
• Q: I receive Social Security disability benefits. Will my Social Security benefits change when I turn age 65?
  A: When you turn age 65, nothing will change, except for Social Security purposes, your benefits will be called retirement benefits instead of disability benefits. More
• Q: Does private disability protection reduce your Social Security Disability benefit?
  A: No. Your eligibility for Social Security disability payments is not affected by any private insurance you may have. However, worker`s compensation and certain other … More
• Q: How do I receive the Lump Sum Death Payment after a relative dies?
  A: A lump-sum death benefit of $255 may be paid upon the death of a person who has worked long enough to be insured under the Social Security program. The lump-sum death … More